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JAIGOPAL GARODIA VIVEKANANDA VIDYALAYA, AVADI, CH — 54, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, CLASS : VIII CIVICS, LESSON — LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, I. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:, , 1. What are the Benefits to Foreign Companies in Setting up Production Units in India?, , Ans. Following are the advantages which the foreign companies earn by setting up production, houses in India., , Cheap labour availability., , Longer work hours at low wages., , Least overheads like housing facilities for employees/workers., , Heavy Cost-cutting with lower working conditions and lower safety measures., , Thus, setting up the production of foreign companies in India can save costs and give higher profits, in India., , 2. What is Law Enforcement? Who is Responsible for Law Enforcement? Why is Law, Enforcement Important?, , Ans. Law enforcement refers to the implementation of the law. Government passes the laws and, have to be enforced so that the citizens can avail benefit from these laws., , The government enforces the laws, and this enforcement is vital to safeguard the rights of the, citizens. This enforcement protects the weak from the strong section of society. It also controls the, activit f individuals or private companies to ensure a safe working environment and complete, social justice., , , , 3. How can Laws Ensure Fair Working in Markets? Explain with Two Examples., Ans. With proper Laws, fair working in markets can be ensured. Here are two examples:, ¢ Right Against Exploitation: It states that no one can be forced to work at low wages or, beneath any bond., ¢ Child Labour Prevention Act: According to this law, no child below 14 years can be, employed for any employment like domestic help, etc., ¢ The laws passed by the government to ensure that there is no exploitation and overworking, by the companies. It also monitors market prices of essential products such as kerosene,, sugar, food grain, etc., 4. Write a brief note on Bhopal gas tragedy., Ans. (i) The world’s worst industrial tragedy took place in Bhopal 24 years ago., (ii)Union Carbide (UC) an American company had a factory in the city in which it produced, pesticides.